Iyanu

The Chosen

When a teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, unknowingly triggers her Divine Powers, she escapes Elu, the last standing city in the known world; she embarks on a journey to discover the truth about the evil lurking in the realm of Yorubaland.

The Exiles

Fleeing the evil Chancellor Nuro, Iyanu meets the Corrupt Divine Beast Ekun and a mysterious boy named Biyi; as she uncovers her extraordinary powers, she also explores hidden treasures beyond the Walls of Elu.

The Eso of Eso

Kanfo, the leader of the Eso Warriors of Elu, brings his inquisitive son Toye along on the hunt for Iyanu; she encounters Mama Sewa, the astute matriarch of the Riverlands Settlement who has secret knowledge of Iyanu's past and powers.

The Arrival

As the Workers' District faces extreme strain and Elu's political climate worsens, Iyanu intensifies her training with Mama Sewa while two formidable military forces converge on the Riverlands Settlement to capture her.

The People of the Deep

Iyanu, Biyi and Sewa face the corrupt divine beast Ekun and the vicious people of the deep; in Elu, workers' district citizens demand justice from Oba Adeyinka and chancellor Nuro's oppressive regime.

The Walk of Death

With the Riverlands Settlement in ruins, Iyanu, Biyi, Toye and Ekun (TEAM CHOSEN) must cross the perilous Rinku Plains to find The Source -- the key to Iyanu's powers and lifting the Curse from Yorubaland -- while adjusting as a new team.

The Betrayal

Elu descends into civil war as Biyi, Oba Adeyinka and Kanfo tell personal stories of past heartbreak. Iyanu, Toye, Ekun and Biyi struggle to reach The Source, while Olori continues her search for Iyanu.

The Sacred

Iyanu, Biyi, Toye and Ekun reach The Source Mountain and meet the Guardians. Iyanu must pass the three Trials to prove she's the Chosen. Meanwhile, Chancellor Nuro, possessed by the Fallen One, tracks them across the Rinku Plains to stop her.

The Source Part I

As Cursed animals besiege Elu, Iyanu searches for The Source. Meanwhile, Biyi, Toye, Olori and Kanfo launch a counterattack against Chancellor Nuro and his forces, who are trying to prevent Iyanu from lifting the Curse on Yorubaland.

The Source Part II

The Reunion

Several weeks after cleansing The Corrupt, Iyanu discovers ancient technology reactivating across Yorubaland. Meanwhile, Adura, Queen of the People of the Deep, plans an invasion of Elu, while Toye reunites with Biyi to investigate mysterious glyphs.

The Set of Seven

Iyanu travels to the Riverlands and reconnects with Team Chosen as they search for the origin of a mysterious energy wave. Olori joins them to warn of a People of the Deep invasion, and Iyanu agrees to work with her despite past tensions.

The Offer

Uwa returns to Elu to warn Kanfo of a potential invasion by the People of the Deep. Meanwhile, Team Chosen journeys to the source of the energy wave, but Biyi grows frustrated over his lack of mastery over the Beads of Elements.

The Duel

Iyanu battles Adura, Queen of the Deep. Meanwhile, In Elu, Kanfo sends Teju and Siju on a mission to confirm if the People of the Deep are invading.

The Deep

After escaping Adura, Team Chosen is trapped in The Deep. In Elu, Kanfo and the Elu Mesi debate resources for a POTD invasion, while Omolola acts.

The Acceptance

After escaping the Deep, Team Chosen is shocked to be greeted by Abbey, son of former Oba Adeyinka. Meanwhile, Adura and Boju plan the Elu invasion.

The Prayer

Team Chosen modifies Abbey's Riverboat into a speedboat and heads toward Elu. As Adura's fleet nears the outer walls, she reveals her biggest secret.

The Battle of Elu

Elu reacts to the POTD invasion. As Uwa and Kanfo strategize, Omolola and the workers step up. Iyanu and Team Chosen race to provide backup.

The Acolyte

As the battle for Elu rages, a dark power from the Age of Wonders awakens. Team Chosen rescues Kanfo and Oba Uwa, while Iyanu races to confront Adura.

The Conduit

After Boju destroys The Conduit, Iyanu's spirit form is sent to a mysterious place as the countdown to The Fallen One's release begins.

Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes

United States

Cartoon Network

Drawing on Nigerian culture, music, and mythology, the animated series follows Iyanu, a brave young orphan living in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland. While studying history and ancient arts, she yearns for a normal life—until a looming threat awakens divine powers not seen since the legendary Age of Wonders. Accompanied by newfound friends Biyi, Toye, and a magical leopard named Ekun, Iyanu sets out to uncover the source of this evil, unlocking her destiny along the way.

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